How far is Fort Branch, IN from Alaska, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Branch, IN to Alaska, IN is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.25 mi
02h 11m
Flight
98.24 mi
158.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.24 mi
Kilometers
158.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.25 mi
Kilometers
188.7 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alaska
Fri, May 1, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Branch
Fri, May 1, 1:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Branch
2026-05-01T08:56
Arrive Alaska
Fri, May 1, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Branch
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Fort Branch
65.6 mi
01h 06m
To Alaska
51.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Branch and Alaska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Branch and Alaska.

  1. 1

    Start on North West Street

    635 ft · 30 sec · North West Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Park Street

    2352 ft · 47 sec · West Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 168

    1415 ft · 30 sec · State Road 168

  4. 4

    Turn left

    33 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    48.6 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1757 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 30 sec · S Main St

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Road 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 42

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road

    1289 ft · 26 sec · North Patrick Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 500 N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 N

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 1250 West

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 1250 West

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bowman Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Branch and Alaska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
48.6 mi · 41%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.3 mi · 25%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 5%
State Road 42
5.54 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2 mi · 2%
North Bowman Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

48.6 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 06m from Fort Branch
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Branch to Alaska?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Fort Branch and 51.6 miles from Alaska.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Branch and Alaska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alaska.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sullivan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Branch and Alaska. Straight-line distance: 98.24 mi (158.11 km).

Fort Branch

#1 Fort Branch

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,775
Coordinates38.2511600, -87.5811300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alaska

Alaska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4703200, -86.6413900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: North West Street (-87.581239, 38.251162)
End: Lewisville Road (-86.64139, 39.470299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Branch, IN and Alaska, IN. The current time in Fort Branch is 08:56:38, although it is 09:56:38 in Alaska.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.